Autonomous Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Grow

Young's Pubs; Minchinhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs & hotels

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday per year

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

The Crown in Minchinhampton, part of Young's Pubs, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, craft menus, and support a welcoming, community-focused dining experience.

You will mentor junior staff, manage rostas, and work with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, fresh dishes while maintaining GP and labour controls. The role offers development through training, masterclasses, and an Apprenticeship Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering quality food.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on chef with experience managing kitchen staff rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise junior kitchen staff.
• Assist Head Chef in menu planning and daily specials.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.
• Control GP and labour costs; manage stock and ordering.
• Train and develop team members through masterclasses and courses.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experience.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Preparation

Safe Food Handling

Kitchen Safety

Job description

The Crown in Minchinhampton, part of Young's Pubs, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, craft menus, and support a welcoming, community-focused dining experience.

You will mentor junior staff, manage rostas, and work with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, fresh dishes while maintaining GP and labour controls. The role offers development through training, masterclasses, and an Apprenticeship Scheme.